Last Friday, we spent the day with Tennessee Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program team Sue Williams (master) and Ronda Elkins Brown (apprentice) who are working to preserve the White Oak basket making tradition of Cannon and neighboring Warren counties. Sue Williams is one of the few remaining White Oak basket makers in the area. Ronda has basket makers in her family dating as far back as the turn of the 20th century. We were able to witness the beginnings of the basket making journey as the team processed a healthy log down to thin wooden strips.
#tennessee#folklife#folkart#craft#basketry#basketmaking#Appalachia

Live near Chattanooga or visiting the fun, outdoorsy city on the Tennessee River? Head to our blog to get all the info about the farmers markets in and around Chattanooga! The Chattanooga Market on Sundays is our favorite market we have been to all year (and we’ve been to lots of markets)! If you go - be sure to check out the Bluff View Arts District downtown and give yourself plenty of time at the market on Sunday for enjoying the food trucks, live music, juicy peaches 🍑 , and even massages! #farmersmarket#chattanooga#DLSH

While exploring the great markets in and around Chattanooga, TN, we found the oh so charming Brainerd Farmers Market. This delightful community market had delicious homemade goods, juicy homegrown produce, and a wide variety of local artisans selling unique crafts (including 🐦 houses that look like air stream trailers)! 👨🏽‍🌾👩🏼‍🌾#farmersmarket#chattanooga#DLSH